Is the Fix in For Archuleta?

David Archuleta could fart and the "A.I." judges would say bravo.


Davie boy was pretty good last night, but really, it's as if the judges were preprogrammed to drool over him regardless of what he did. They didn't cream over Kelly Clarkson the way they did with David, and no offense, but he eats her dust.

"Idol" has its mitts on the recording contracts of the winners. So is this about talent, or that David is more commercial and has a longer shelf life? We're just askin'.....

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226. Canada is watching and we love David Cook... Canada can't vote but we know REAL TALENT and even if MICKEY MOUSE David A wins the REAL WINNER IS DAVID COOK! CALLING MUTT LANGE !!

Posted at 9:37PM on May 9th 2008 by CANADA LOVES DAVID * * * * * COOK

227. I think a lot of these comments are extremely harsh! He has an amazing voice, charming personality and deserves to win as much as any of the other contestants. I don;t think this competition is rigged at all because it seems every week the judges all pick one contestant to favour, but its not usually the same week after week. David;s worked very hard and given some amazing performances and I think he can win the competition on his own without any help or anything being rigged!

Posted at 10:17PM on May 9th 2008 by dancer10

228. I have always wondered if AI was fixed, and I'm just not sure. Syesha and David Cook both have star quality, I cringe at the thought of David A. winning and appearing on Oprah or Letterman, it's almost uncomfortable to imagine it.

Posted at 2:27AM on May 10th 2008 by Marty

229. I am a older person and I do not care for David Archuleta. I agree, he sounds the same over and over, no personality, cannot talk, just giggles. My vote is for David Cook, even though I am not a rock fan. He has the right qualities to be an American Idol. Syesha is very good for Broadway.

Posted at 8:56AM on May 10th 2008 by TweedleDuh

230. I like both Davids, but would only buy songs from David Cook.

Posted at 12:50PM on May 10th 2008 by Cindy in MA

231. SIMON; What has happened to you? Do you need a hearing aid?? I used to think you were right on the mark with your judging abilities... Now Paula ( From planet ABDUL) and Randy it doesn't surprise me when these two mess up... But YOU SIMON?? Either you have cut a deal with David A dad that you get David when all this is over or you have some kind of dementia that is clouding your mind.SIMON WE THINK IT IS TIME YOU PACK YOUR SUITCASE AND RETURN TO ENGLAND!!

Posted at 12:11PM on May 10th 2008 by SIMON IS THE BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF ALL!

232. It has always been very clear, that Simon can affect the vote with certain comments. Archuletta has no "personal" appeal, as a singer. His best attempts to feighn emotion come across as nothing short of "painful." Cook is the class of the show, this year --- by far. Archuletta isn't even close. I have great respect for Simon's ability toassess singing voices, but he is quite unfair when it comes to issues of "favoritism." Should Archuletta win, it will only affirm my thoughts that the show is a popularity contest and not a singing contest. I have grown very weary of the favoritism and "ignorant comments on dress and "choice of songs (not to mention Paula's innane comments). After this "rigged" selection year, I am done with the show. Oh, and Amy was/is better than Archuletta.

Posted at 1:50PM on May 10th 2008 by Maurice

233. I'VE ONLY ONE COMMENT TO MAKE REGARDING DAVID A......HEAD ON APPLIED DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD!!!!!

Posted at 1:19PM on May 10th 2008 by HEAD ON APPLIED DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD

234. obviously, ppl who wrote on this fansite are for david cook. it is amazing how negative comment can sway ppl's mind.
Music is mystery and subjective. some ppl finds DavidA's music boring and yet some loved it so much. They can't get enough of it. This fixed theory does not fly with me. Why would they bother letting them sing their heart out. does anyone even know what goes on behind the scene? all the competitors are friends and it is YOU, the public who wanted to make an issue
because it is boring if there is no controversy. and who do you pick but DavidA. LEAVE THE KID ALONE. If you do not appreciate his music. Do not listen.

Posted at 7:21PM on May 10th 2008 by piisst

235. DAVID JAMES ARCHULETA IS ABSOLUTLY AMAZINGGG!!

He is WAY better than DC is......
WHERE WAS DC AT 17??!!!?!!!

Archie is going to win by VOTES not by FIXING the showww.....

Achie is soooooooo amazinggg!!!
And anyone who says he isn't is STUPIDDDD!!!!!

I LOVE ARCHEEEEEEEEEE

Posted at 7:06PM on May 18th 2008 by Arch Angel

236. The boy is just too emotional to handle all the stress that comes with this win. He is not ready for it. I also think his father has pushed, and pushed him and that is why this kid is so stressed out. His father is over bearing...over bearing fathers produce weak shy, intimidated children.

I think David Cook deserves this............he is a true professional, a true winner.

Posted at 9:50PM on May 10th 2008 by fluffychenille

237. The boy is just too emotional to handle all the stress that comes with this win. He is not ready for it. I also think his father has pushed, and pushed him and that is why this kid is so stressed out. His father is over bearing...over bearing fathers produce weak shy, intimidated children.

I think David Cook deserves this............he is a true professional, a true winner.

Posted at 9:52PM on May 10th 2008 by fluffychenille

238. David Archuleta is Amazing!!! He connects with the home audience, judges, and stage audience. AND most importantly he is an incredible singer. This season they talk a lot about being unique. Who can be compared to David Archuleta? I can't think of many people. Think about it...

Posted at 1:12PM on May 11th 2008 by se

239. In the beginning, David was impressive. But now every song sounds the same. Same type of song, same inflections, etc... I did think his surprised 'oh thank you so much' was cute at first (like he just couldn't believe the judges liked his performance) but now it is just annoying.

It should be OBVIOUS to ALL, David Cook is the best of the 3 left. He can perform, arrange music, sing and play an instrument.

Posted at 4:55PM on May 11th 2008 by Syl

240. no doubt: archuleta is the next american idol 7 - this is a prediction

Posted at 12:53PM on May 16th 2008 by marlen brand

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